Chugger ‘Badlands’ Booker, a giant parade, music, fireworks and food are a few sips of the 3-day Moxie-fueled fun planned, organizers say.
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7 Chinese nationals indicted over alleged ties to illegal weed grows, human trafficking
Six men were arrested and one remains wanted after a federal investigation into a ring of Chinese-run cannabis grow houses across Maine and Massachusetts.
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Kennebunkport ranked one of the safest summer towns in U.S.
The town’s law enforcement presence and welcoming community help make the town safe for tourists.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Schooner Landing in Damariscotta opens in a food trailer, for now
The locally loved restaurant burned down last September. Over the July 4 weekend, it reopened in temporary quarters while it waits for the restaurant to be rebuilt.
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A new, all-access trail is planned for Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk
Kennebunk Land Trust hopes to have the new trail open by fall.
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Cumberland moves to automated waste collection
New trash and recycling bins will be distributed to Cumberland households beginning July 21. Pay-as-you-throw trash bags are still required.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office
‘I plan to run for elected office. I live in this region and I hope to run for something in the state,’ Cox told the Sun Journal.
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Casco town government experiences brief systems outage
Town Manager Anthony Ward said the outage, caused by a routine software update, disrupted operations for about five hours.
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South Portland schools offer up summer meals to students
Free breakfast and lunch are available to students Monday through Thursday.
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Meet a few artists in this year’s Paint for Preservation in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s 18th plein air painting weekend begins on July 11.